Best Environmental Website Of Pakistan
What are Environment Smart Cities, Green Structures and Sustainable Materials? The rapid and relentless pace of urbanization poses one of the 21st century’s most profound challenges. As more people gravitate toward city living, the strain on resources, infrastructure, and the environment intensifies. This is where the concept of the Environment Smart City emerges, representing a […]
What is meant by Biochar? Biochar is basically comprised of 2 words Bio which means ‘living’ and -Char which implies the formation of charcoal in anaerobic conditions. Thus implying that biochar is formed from living or biological material. It is a carbon-rich material. To put it in a straightforward manner; Biochar means- “Charcoal that is […]
Introduction: While we debate over water shortages and argue about dirty pipelines, a different crisis is unfolding beneath the surface. Chemicals that quietly disrupt our hormones and health. These chemicals are known as endocrine disruptors, whichare found in everyday items around us. Plastics in food containers, pesticides, untreated industrial waste, medicines, and even personal-care products […]
Shared Environmental Resources: What Does It Mean? It refers to the environmental resources that do not belong to, or are owned by one specific individual, corporation or country. These are international shared natural resources present in the environment.Shared environmental resources at a national level however, may include the resources present in a specific country that […]
What Is Meant By ‘Environmental Racism’? Environmental Racism is also known as Ecological Apartheid. The term- Environmental Racism refers to making policies or taking decisions related to the environment in a way that effects a certain group of people more negatively than other groups of people. The effect of environmental racism is disproportionate as only […]
Introduction: Pakistan’s coastal waters, especially around Karachi and Gwadar, are silently suffocating. Each year, thousands of tons of untreated sewage, industrial and agricultural wastes end up in the Arabian Sea. Karachi alone produces 472 Million Gallons per day of waste water, of which only 55 MGD is treated and the rest is discharged into the […]
What Is Meant By Environmental Crimes? The term “Environmental Crime” is self-explanatory. Environmental crimes are defined as illegal acts that directly and significantly harm the environment, encompassing activities that violate environmental protection laws and regulations. Unlike traditional property crimes, these offenses threaten the integrity of natural ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health on a potentially massive […]
Introduction: Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), a region of unparalleled natural beauty in the Himalayas and Karakoram, faces severe solid waste management challenges exacerbated by its unique mountainous terrain, dispersed population, and burgeoning tourism. Current waste disposal practices, primarily unscientific dumping along riverbanks and in open areas and burning waste pose significant environmental and public health risks, threatening […]
Introduction: The broad term “agriculture” refers to any activities involved in cultivating plants and rearing animals to produce food and materials that humans may use and enjoy. Agriculture, which encompasses aspects of plant and animal science, is divided into various sub-fields, one of which is farming. Farming specifically entails cultivating the land and raising livestock. […]
Introduction: While carbonated drinks like seltzers, sodas and other water based beverages are consumed by many, it is unlikely that most people would give up their beloved carbonated beverages just for the sake of environment. It seems inconsequential but it is in fact not. This article will serve as a way to perhaps change your […]